Evidence, born Michael Taylor Perretta, is an acclaimed Los Angeles-based rapper and producer known for his sharp lyricism, soulful storytelling, and socially conscious perspective. As a founding member of the revered hip-hop collective Dilated Peoples, he helped define the sound of underground West Coast hip-hop in the late 1990s and 2000s. His solo albums—*The Weatherman LP*, *Cats & Dogs*, and *Weather or Not*—showcase his reflective writing and atmospheric production, often in collaboration with artists like Alchemist and Kanye West. Evidence continues to shape modern hip-hop through authenticity and craft.